You could operate a fair without a carnival, it might be less fun, but it is achievable. You could probably also run a fair without entertainment, but it isn’t advised. What you couldn’t host a fair without, is food vendors. Food vendors are the anchor of the fair. They are also some of the hardest working people, with a job that doesn’t guarantee a paycheck. For them, the risk is worth the reward. Tune in to today’s fast, food show to hear two of the fair’s best, Kim Barr and Daryl Whicheloe. Order’s up!

 

Kim & Alan Barr (Pacific Crest Concessions)

 

• Investing in the food industry
• How has the industry changed in the last 30 years
• The amount of off time food vendors get
• Working and traveling
• Being invited back to the same fairs
• The importance of your presentation and operating
• Connections made with fair family
• Set up time
• Purpose of NICA
• Uniting concessioners and giving them a voice in their industry
• Fair commission
• Potential in the concession industry that people aren’t looking into
• The types of people in this industry